Katie WoodConstruction EquipmentCharlie Wells promoted to VP sales, marketing at East ManufacturingCharlie Wells has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for East Manufacturing Corporation. In his new position, Wells will be responsible for all facets of direct- and dealer-based selling activities for East aluminum trailers, along with managing the marketing efforts of the company. Prior to his promotion Wells served as product manager of […]July 27, 2011TechnologyCase donates engine, components display to Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeStudents at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s diesel and heavy equipment technician program will have hands-on access to some new instructional aids, following the recent donation by Case Construction Equipment of a diesel engine, transmission and hydraulic pump display from a Case loader/backhoe. Case had been using the equipment at its Tomahawk Customer Center in Tomahawk, […]July 27, 2011Construction EquipmentStellar announced lawsuit settlementStellar Industries announced a settlement of its trade dress claims against Summit Truck Bodies. Summit has agreed to change certain aesthetic aspects of the design of its cranes going forward, and to change handles and rivet patterns on its drawer sets in exchange for Stellar’s dismissal of the lawsuit. David Zrostlik, Stellar Industries president, said, “Helping […]July 27, 2011HomeCarhartt appoints Brian Juszak to director of retail marketingCarhartt, a global manufacturer of premium work wear, recently added Brian Juszak as the director of retail marketing. As director of retail marketing, Juszak is responsible for creating and managing the company’s strategic vision for building the brand with wholesale retail partners. He will lead the continued expansion of Carhartt’s shop program and develop national marketing […]July 26, 2011TechnologyRSC Bio Solutions now distributed by Fastenal, Grainger, O’ReillyRSC Bio Solutions now distributie its new, ready-to-use Gunk and Liquid Wrench through Fastenal and Grainger, two industrial supply leaders, and O’Reilly, a major auto parts supplier. The Gunk, powered by SafeCare, products include: truck and equipment wash, heavy duty degreaser, universal parts washing fluid and a general purpose cleaner and degreaser. The Liquid Wrench, powered […]July 26, 2011TechnologyBMG announced Ken Snover as new vice presidentBMG recently named Ken Snover as vice president of the Fort Wayne, IN-based strategic direction, sales development, channel management, research, marketing and international expansion firm. The firm specializes in global construction, mining/quarrying and demolition/recycling industries in North America. BMG works with industry manufacturers, associations and technology firms. Snover brings with him 25 years experience working at Ingersoll […]July 26, 2011TechnologyTrynEx International moves to new plantTrynEx International, the manufacturer of SnowEx, TurfEx and SweepEx product lines, has moved into a new, state-of-the-art plant in Madison Heights, Michigan. The facility positions TrynEx for future expansion, and it allows the company to set up a lean manufacturing system through a partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Much larger than its previous […]July 21, 2011Construction EquipmentOpperman & Son joins Heil Trailer International and adds Dombrowski to sales teamOpperman & Son has joined Heil Trailer International’s distribution network as a “Going the Extra Mile” dealer. Opperman & Son will provide sales, service and parts for the Heil petroleum, crude, and hot products lines for a ten county region covering Southern California. Opperman & Son has also added Jay Dombrowski to its sales team as […]July 21, 2011Construction EquipmentCase Power and Equipment expands into Southern CaliforniaCase Power and Equipment  has added three branches in Southern California. All three locations had been owned by D3 Equipment and the D3 staff will continue to manage the locations and support customers in the areas. The new branches are located in El Cajon, Fontana, and Santa Fe Springs. The entire line of Case Construction equipment […]July 21, 2011Construction EquipmentXL Specialized Trailers to exhibit at 2011 Great American Trucking Show in DallasXL will showcase a 55 Ton HDG and a 24 FA at the Great American Trucking Show at the Dallas Convention Center from August 25 to August 27. The new XL HDG 55 ton, 53-foot hydraulic scraper gooseneck trailer is designed for hauling heavy construction equipment. With a low profile upper deck and a flip […]July 20, 2011Previous PagePage 4 of 13Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentVideo: Largest Claw in U.S. Links to Largest Floating Crane on East CoastWatch a 1,000-ton-capacity floating crane use a hydraulic claw of equal capacity to clear debris from the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.PickupsToyota's First Hybrid Tacomas Ready to Hit the Streets – or TrailsCompact equipmentStand-on Mini Skid Steers: “A Real Workhorse on Any Jobsite”Compact ExcavatorsVideo: A Closer Look at Kubota’s New Largest Excavator, the KX080-5Featured SponsorThe International® eMVTM Series is built to stand up to the task